Rothesay Academy's 2016 prize winners

Karen Keith

Rothesay Academy's annual academic prize-giving took place on Thursday, September 8, recognising the hard-work and achievements of many of the school's pupils.

The evening began with head teacher, Julie Fisher, offering a warm welcome to the families of this year's prize-winners, saying: "We have fantastic pupils, many of whom sit in front of us this evening - intelligent and creative, with a wide range of skills and attributes, and with huge potential to make a success of whatever they choose to do.

“A school is only as strong as the community it is part of. We are going from strength to strength and this is only possible with the commitment of our partners.”

Ms Fisher continued: ”Thanks to all parents and carers for your continuing support. There is no doubt that you are by far the most influential people in your children’s lives. You have played a vital role at all stages in their education; your support in their learning has made a real difference.

“Your active involvement can help promote a learning community in which our pupils can thrive. I would encourage all parents to get involved in the school community.”

This year's guest speaker was island vet, Emma Alexander, a former house captain at Rothesay Academy and previous recipient of the school's top prize, the Thomson Exhibition Award.

The new house and school captains were also announced at the ceremony. For Straad, the captains are Ryan Craig, Malek Helmi, and Chloe Rae. Kilchattan’s house captains are Carlyn Leitch, Molly McGregor, and Layla Templeton.

Rothesay Academy’s new school captains are Andy MacDonald and Louis Ware.